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melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
Book #76 Read in 2013
Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer Choldenko (YA)
This is the third book of this series. Moose lives on Alcatraz Island, where his father is a prison guard. In this book, Moose's father is promoted to Assistant Warden and that brings some danger as the cons would like to hurt a prison boss. As if that is not enough stress, the family's apartment catches on fire and neighbors are blaming Natalie, Moose's special need sister, for it. Can Moose figure out who really set the fire?
I have enjoyed all three books in this series. The books are well-written and the characters are interesting and well-developed. The books have elements of mystery, humor, history and romance. I recommend this series.
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Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer Choldenko (YA)
This is the third book of this series. Moose lives on Alcatraz Island, where his father is a prison guard. In this book, Moose's father is promoted to Assistant Warden and that brings some danger as the cons would like to hurt a prison boss. As if that is not enough stress, the family's apartment catches on fire and neighbors are blaming Natalie, Moose's special need sister, for it. Can Moose figure out who really set the fire?
I have enjoyed all three books in this series. The books are well-written and the characters are interesting and well-developed. The books have elements of mystery, humor, history and romance. I recommend this series.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
mark_sal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is great. All the sudden things happening make it exciting.
lazygal's review against another edition
4.0
Visiting Alcatraz is always fun; this time Moose is dealing with a fire in his home, losing a bottlecap tossing contest and trying to figure out why Piper is giving away such nice gifts to people on the island. Natalie plays an increased role, and Moose is figuring out ways to deal with her "special" nature.
My biggest complaint? Not enough Capone. He does provide The Big Clue (well, A Big Clue to one of the mysteries) but is mostly off-stage. And please, next time can he be the librarian?
Great addition to the series.
ARC provided by publisher.
My biggest complaint? Not enough Capone. He does provide The Big Clue (well, A Big Clue to one of the mysteries) but is mostly off-stage. And please, next time can he be the librarian?
Great addition to the series.
ARC provided by publisher.
bbrown10's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
beecheralyson's review against another edition
I heard that this was going to be the last Al Capone book and if that is true then I am truly sad because I am going to miss Moose and the gang. However, for fans of the series (and I definitely count myself as one of the biggest fans), this was another fantastic read. I couldn't put it down.
pingin505's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t know if I like this one as much as the last two but I certainly like Moose and Natalie’s dad as assistant warden.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this third book in the series much more than the second. It is grittier, and there is a lot more at stake. Moose's father has just been promoted to Assistant Warden after the events in book two. At his first day on the job, the family apartment is set on fire, and Moose's autistic sister Natalie is immediately blamed. Moose, Jimmy, Annie, Theresa, and even Piper band together to find out what really happened. They uncover a lot of secrets along the way. I recommended reading the first two, so you will better understand the social dynamics of the kids growing up on Alcatraz Island. Grades 5-8.
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
This third installation in the Al Capone series definitely does not disappoint. When Moose's apartment is burned down, Moose is wracked with guilt. He was babysitting his sister Natalie that night and he fell asleep. Could Natalie have burned the house down? Moose is sure Natalie is innocent, but to prove it he must find out who did start the fire. There's just enough of a mystery story combined with interesting historical details and the characters we've come to know and love. Recommended for fans of the first two books!
azajacks's review against another edition
4.0
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